The
SQRT function is used to get the square root of any number.
SQL SQRT() SYNTAX
Select SQRT();
The SQRT Function Example
Select SQRT(16) as SquareRoot;
Here the input parameter is 16.
Consider the
Products table which has the following records:
Prd001 |
Pen |
40.25 |
Prd002 |
Pen |
100.75 |
Prd003 |
Eraser |
10.35 |
Prd004 |
Pencil |
20.45 |
Prd005 |
Book |
50.65 |
Prd006 |
Gum |
25.22 |
To calculate the square root of all the prices of the products, use the Sqrt function on the ProductPrice column as shown below.
SELECT ProductName, SQRT(ProductPrice) SqrtPrice FROM Products;
Pen |
6.34428877022476 |
Pen |
10.0374299499424 |
Eraser |
3.21714158842908 |
Pencil |
4.52216762183801 |
Book |
7.11688133946323 |
Gum |
5.02195181179589 |